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Innovative Video Editor & Content Strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling video narratives for global brands and digital platforms. Expertise in podcast video editing, audience engagement, SEO-driven video strategies, and workflow automation. Adept at managing high-profile productions and working with marquee talent under tight deadlines. Currently expanding technical expertise in AI-driven content optimization and machine learning through MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.…Innovative Video Editor & Content Strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling video narratives for global brands and digital platforms. Expertise in podcast video editing, audience engagement, SEO-driven video strategies, and workflow automation. Adept at managing high-profile productions and working with marquee talent under tight deadlines. Currently expanding technical expertise in AI-driven content optimization and machine learning through MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.

Richard Paganini

Video Editor, Content Producer, Creative Director, +2

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Innovative Video Editor & Content Strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling video narratives for global brands and digital platforms. Expertise in podcast video editing, audience engagement, SEO-driven video strategies, and workflow automation. Adept at managing high-profile productions and working with marquee talent under tight deadlines. Currently expanding technical expertise in AI-driven content optimization and machine learning through MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.…Innovative Video Editor & Content Strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling video narratives for global brands and digital platforms. Expertise in podcast video editing, audience engagement, SEO-driven video strategies, and workflow automation. Adept at managing high-profile productions and working with marquee talent under tight deadlines. Currently expanding technical expertise in AI-driven content optimization and machine learning through MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.

Available to hire

Innovative Video Editor & Content Strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting compelling video narratives for
global brands and digital platforms. Expertise in podcast video editing, audience engagement, SEO-driven video
strategies, and workflow automation. Adept at managing high-profile productions and working with marquee talent under
tight deadlines. Currently expanding technical expertise in AI-driven content optimization and machine learning through
MIT’s Data Science and Machine Learning program.

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Work Experience

Founder & AI Workflow Architect at Valen Media Agency

January 1, 2024 - Present

Founder and AI Workflow Architect leading the development of AI-assisted editing pipelines that integrate LLM tagging, semantic search, and predictive scene detection for commercial content retrieval. Built valn.io, a platform for creative teams to retrieve media clips using metadata-free queries, scene detection, and predictive relevance scoring. Developed DocuBroker, an AWS-native application that automates document processing for insurance workflows using OCR, Textract, and FastAPI. Managed freelance editing projects under an LLC while transitioning into AI-focused product development.

Conform Artist at Cabin Editing Company

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Edited and conformed high-end commercial campaigns for brands including Nike, Apple, and Amazon. Integrated VFX plates, motion graphics, and AI-generated metadata into polished final outputs. Collaborated closely with editors, engineers, and directors to deliver frame-accurate masters under tight deadlines. Drove editorial QC, sound sync, LUT applications, and delivery specs for broadcast, digital, and theatrical formats.

Senior Video Editor & Work flow Architect at GoodRx

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Led video content development across campaigns, using Premiere, After Effects, and custom LUT/color work flows. Designed AI-enhanced editing pipelines using Descript, transcription tools, and metadata search/tagging. Created SEO-optimized video templates, boosting discoverability and user engagement. Partnered with product and engineering to prototype AI-driven editing tools for scalable work flows.

Director of Content Production at JUUL Labs

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Directed global post-production for broadcast and digital campaigns across international markets. Oversaw creative and technical work flows for motion graphics, animation, and product storytelling. Implemented cloud-based video asset management and cross-market delivery systems. Integrated performance analytics into editorial strategy to improve audience retention.

Director of Editorial at Deutsch

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Led editorial teams on broadcast and Super Bowl campaigns for Volkswagen, Taco Bell, Target, and Sprint. Balanced story-first editing with brand requirements and high-stakes delivery timelines. Built scalable Adobe-based work flows for ingest, multi-cam sync, motion graphics, and color grading. Mentored junior editors and collaborated directly with creative directors, producers, and executives to align narrative vision.